Namo Drone Didi — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Namo Drone Didi 2026 — 15,000 Women SHG Drones | Agricultural Spraying | ₹8 Lakh Subsidy |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2023 |
| Benefit | 80% drone subsidy (up to ₹8 lakh) + free pilot training + ₹1 lakh+/year income from rental |
| Category | Women |
| Last Verified | 2 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://aajeevika.gov.in |
What is Namo Drone Didi?
Namo Drone Didi is a Government of India scheme to provide 15,000 agricultural drones to women SHG (Self Help Group) clusters for crop spraying and agri-services. Each SHG cluster (10-15 SHGs) gets a drone with 80% subsidy (up to ₹8 lakh), free training for the woman pilot, and a guaranteed income of ₹1 lakh/year from drone rental services to farmers in their area.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive 80% drone subsidy (up to ₹8 lakh) + free pilot training + ₹1 lakh+/year income from rental. The scheme was launched in 2023 and is implemented by the Government of India.
नमो ड्रोन दीदी योजना में 15,000 कृषि ड्रोन महिला SHG clusters को दिए जा रहे हैं। प्रत्येक SHG cluster (10-15 SHGs) को 80% subsidy (₹8 लाख तक) पर ड्रोन, महिला pilot को मुफ्त training और स्थानीय किसानों को drone rental से ₹1 लाख+/वर्ष income।
80% drone subsidy (₹8 लाख तक) + मुफ्त pilot training + किसानों को rental से ₹1 लाख+/वर्ष income
Benefits of Namo Drone Didi
80% drone subsidy (up to ₹8 lakh) + free pilot training + ₹1 lakh+/year income from rental
Who is Eligible for Namo Drone Didi?
- ✓Active women SHG cluster (10-15 SHGs) under DAY-NRLM
- ✓SHG cluster must be financially active and credit-linked
- ✓Woman nominated by SHG cluster for drone pilot training
- ✓Rural area — agricultural drone use
Advertisement
Documents Required for Namo Drone Didi
How to Apply for Namo Drone Didi Online?
- 1Visit the official portal at https://aajeevika.gov.in
- 2Click on Apply Now or Register button on the homepage
- 3Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 4Fill in the online application form with required details
- 5Upload the required documents including Aadhaar and bank passbook
- 6Review all details and submit the application
- 7Note down the application reference number for future tracking
- 8Wait for verification and approval from the concerned authority
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on aajeevika.gov.inFrequently Asked Questions — Namo Drone Didi
Common Questions About Women Schemes
What is PM Ujjwala Yojana 2.0?+
PMUY 2.0 extends the scheme to more beneficiaries including migrants and adds portability for refills anywhere in India.
How to apply for PM Ujjwala Yojana?+
Visit the nearest LPG distributor (HP, Bharatgas, or Indane) or apply online at pmuy.gov.in with your Aadhaar and BPL certificate.
What is the current interest rate for Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana?+
The interest rate is 8.2% per annum for FY 2025-26, compounded annually. This rate is reviewed quarterly by the government. It is one of the highest government-guaranteed rates in India — higher than PPF (7.1%) and NSC (7.7%).
Where can I open a Sukanya Samriddhi account?+
Open an SSY account at any post office or authorized banks: SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara Bank, HDFC, ICICI, Axis Bank, and most major banks. You need the girl's birth certificate and parent's Aadhaar/PAN.
What are the key benefits of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao?+
Benefits include financial incentives for families with girl children, free education support, improved healthcare for girls, and community awareness programs to prevent female foeticide.
Advertisement
Related Women Schemes
PM Ujjwala Yojana 2.0 — Free LPG Connection
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana provides free LPG gas connections to women from below poverty line households to replace unhealthy cooking fuel usage.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana 2026 — 8.2% Interest Girl Child Savings Scheme
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a government-backed savings scheme for girl children offering one of the highest fixed interest rates (8.2% p.a.) with full tax exemption under Section 80C. Minimum deposit just Rs.250/year; maximum Rs.1.5 lakh/year. Account matures 21 years from opening or at marriage after age 18.
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana 2026 — Girl Child Education & Welfare Scheme
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) is a national mission launched in 2015 to address India's declining child sex ratio (CSR) and ensure the survival, protection, education, and empowerment of the girl child. The scheme operates across all 640 districts with a multi-ministry approach involving Women and Child Development, Health, and Education. Key interventions include community awareness campaigns against sex-selective abortion, free education support for girl students under the Sukanya Samriddhi and Udaan programmes, and Anganwadi-based health support. Financial incentives like Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana accounts are linked to BBBP to encourage families to invest in their daughters' future.
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) 2025
PMMVY provides Rs.5,000 cash incentive to pregnant and lactating women for the first living child to partially compensate for wage loss and encourage institutional delivery and proper nutrition.